Final Cut Pro: Additional RAM may be recommended for High Definition video formats

Issue

Final Cut Pro may drop video frames in cases where there is not enough system memory available. For instance, if you're editing an uncompressed 8-bit or 10-bit high-definition codec, and you're monitoring video externally via a PCI or PCI-E video interface, Final Cut Pro may drop frames occasionally if your computer does not have sufficient system RAM.

Solution

Install additional RAM in your computer to increase the amount of memory available to Final Cut Pro. Note: The following table corresponds to the memory recommendations for Final Cut Pro only. If you run other applications at the same time as Final Cut Pro, they will allocate additional memory from the system, reducing the amount available to Final Cut Pro.

Refer to manufacturer's recommendations for the memory requirements of your video interface:

• AJA Video Systems, manufacturer of the KONA family of video interfaces
• Blackmagic Design, manufacturer of the DeckLink family of video interfaces

Note: On Mac Pro systems, the distribution of memory modules may affect the performance characteristics of your video applications. See Final Cut Studio: For best performance on Mac Pro, install memory in risers symmetrically.

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